A wall is a very important part of a structure in a building. It can be used to support the loads in a building, to create spaces or to divide lands.
- Bearing Wall: Supports the loads of a structure. It's thicker at the base in order to resist the loads without collapsing.
- Non-bearing Wall: Doesn't support the loads of a structure.
- Party Wall: Wall that two buildings have in common.
- Curtain Wall: Wall used to create spaces or in the facade of a building.